1962 Donated by J.C. Longman

THINKING OF TAKING
If so, you should be aware of all
the specifications required in t
Sealed beam adaptating ring
Electrical equipment meeting 5. A. E. Standards
Triplex safety glass windshield
Neiman antitheft ignition lock
Foot dipper switch
Speedometer in miles
Without side parking lights.
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for export to
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AND these.special
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Michelin X or white wall tyres.
Oil bath air cleaner.
Rear view mirror on left front door.
High efficiency heating device.
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i s pleased to announce that it has moved in to new, larger
quarters... located in
N." 6 Carlos Maurras, 1 flight up
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On the right-handside whern leaving the BX Arcade entrance
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Get quick delivery & courteous service by contacting
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TELEPHONE
256-19-53
The Center is located in Building 303
within the quonset annex of the 3970th
Combat Support Group Headquarters.
Personnel arriving at the center are
ORREJON and the Madrid area It is hard to explain satisfactorily why briefed and processed. A representative
are similar to every other Atr you can't do it. Show him the section from C o m m e r c i a 1 Transportation
Force assignment in that there are of 30-1 which is in Spanish-it was completes locator cards and briefs
them on the shipment of P.O.V!s,
certain local policies and procedures written for that very reason.
household
goods and hold baggage.
which should be learned and adhered
This regulation has been revised and
4 representative from the Pass and
to.
rewritten and revised to kaep it curSince we are guests here, many of rent and easily understandable. It is Registration Section fills out applications for Spanish I. D. Cards and
these policies are extremely important the last word on what are bona fide
Spanish
Driver's licenses and briefs
gifts,
who
they
can
be
given
to,
and
to the maintenance of friendly rela.
personnel
on the requirements for
vawhat
your
allowable
quotas
are
on
tions with our S~aniShhosts.
obtaining
Spanish
Drivers licenses,
The icbibler on local do's and don'ts rious items in the BX and c.ommissary. Restricted Area badges, etc.
is Sixteenth Air Force Regulation 3@-1. Your BX and commissary privileges
Upon completion of Pass and RegisWithin a few days after your arrival will be among your most cherished tration briefing personnel have comyou will be briefed on this regulation possessions in Spain. Don't jeopardize pleted processing at the Center and
and required to sign a certificate that them through ignorance of local r e report to their respective personnel
gulations.
you understand its contents.
sections for records and pay proces- . Just because you're a law-abiding
sing.
PROCESSING
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Sponsors accompanied by their d e
the rules, don't assume you know what
Torrejon processing is no Ionger the pendents are advised to irisit the Housing Office as soon ,ypossible. With
. , . -this regulation contains. Study it until long dreary drudge it once was. 'I?@
. 'you are thoroughly familiar with its rrejon is operating under the %One- their assistance, suitable' housing on
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you, have them do the same.
early part of 1960. No longer does the the individual js scheduled to move
This regulation contains the answers new arrival play hide and seek with into Royal Oaks the Housing Office
to questions which, beyond a doubt, you the Processing Agencies. The proced- provides the necessary assistance.
Torrejon's Family Services provides
'will encounter. The section translated ures have been designed for fast and
'into Spanish may serve you well some efficient service to enable the new arri- the usual services Bnd in addition
day when a Spanish friend asks you val to settle down more quickly and helps you become -acquaintedwith .the
local situation.
' :'to do something which is prohibited.
with less effort.
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REPORT
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PERSONNEL
PAY SECTION
intersections throughout
ATthemany
.base there are red sign posts
with red lights on top. These sign posts
say ((Yield to Reflex)). When the red
lights are flashing this means that a
Reflex exercise is in progress. These
exercises are often called two or three
times each day.
When this occurs, a variety of Reflex
vehicles head for their duty areas on
the flight line. The primary purpose
of the lights is to warn other vehicular traffic to give Reflex personnel
the right-of-way so that Reflex personnel may get there quickly and sa.fely.
When the lights are flashing, it is
proper to proceed with extreme caution, being on the lookout for Reflex
vehicles. As you see a Reflex vehicle
coming toward you or approaching
from behind, pull off the road to let
him pass. Give him the right of way
at all intersections. Don't make this a
race or a guessing game ; yield as soon
as you see a Reflex vehicle approaching, even if he is a block away.
Often there will be a number of Reflex vehicles in rapid succesion. Wait!
When the road is clear again, proceed
with caution.
Bs an added precaution, Reflex vehicles are equipped with flsshhng red
lights to warn other traffic they are
participating in an exercise. The common rules of the road require that you
give way to any vehicle with a red
emergency light. This is particularly
true with our Reflex mission.
Ultimately, the focus of all our activities here is our Reflex mission. I t js
vital to us, our country, and the peace
of .the world. It deserves and must receive our utmost respect, assistance, and adherence to established procedures.
FAMILY SERVlCES
Having problems getting situated?
I f you don't have a few you'll be the
exception to the rule. To ease you over
the rough spots, Torrejon has an active Family Services Program manned
by trained volunteers. These people
were newmrrlers here once themselves
and have experienced the same problems that will confront you. They are
organized to give you advice, and material assistance such as pots, pans,
dishes and other necessities to tide you
over until yours arrive.
The Family Services Center Is locsted in the group of quonsets where
you do your processing. Drop in and
find out what they have to offer.
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Now you are in Spain. If you already
speak Spanish your problem will be
slight-at most getting used to the
Castillian lisp. If you don't speak Spanish, you will have a problem until
you pick up enough to get by.
You can hear many different comments about a tour in Spain. These
will range from ccth worst I've ever
had)) variety all the wag up to amagnificent, f don't want to leave.)) The
curious thing is that there is a direct
relationship in most cases between
how well a person enjoys his tour m d
how well he learns to speak Spanish.
In other words, you as a newcomer
to Spain, have an opportunity, through
your own actions, to directly influence
how enjoyable your tour will be.
Spanish is generally considered to be
the easiest of all languages to learn.
There are many examples of people
who came to Spain without knowing a
word of Spanish and left at the end
of their tour with a remarkable
fluency.
To assist you in learning Spanish
there are three main avenues open to
you. The military or civilian sponsor,
during his first 60 days in Spain, will
be scheduled for mandatory on-duty
Spanish language classes. These classes are eight weeks in duration and
meet for an hour and a half, five days
a week. The object of these classes is
to give the student enough key phrases
and principles of Spanish construction
to provide a firm foundation to build
upon.
The second avenue is through the
local Univereity of AdarglanB program.
Each semester the University offers
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classes both on the base and in Madrid. Eight semesters of Spanish (double the minimum college requirements)
are offered in this program.
The third method. and perhaps the
most effective for the person who
tackles the language in earnest, is to
hire a tutor. Many excellent tutors are
available at reasonable rates. They
will come to your home and can pace
their instruction to suit your ability
to absorb the new language.
Another aid is the Spanish class
held daily over AFRS 'Torrejon. This
program is aired twice daily and has
received many complimenb on its
irsefulness when employed simulta
neously with one of the other types
of formal training.
Whether you employ one of these
methods, or, perhaps, all of them, it i s
extremely important to practice constantly. Use what you learn. Don't h e
sitate to speak Spanish because you
know only a little. Your Spanish
friends, business acquaintances, or
your maid, if you have one, will all be
understanding and hepful.
If you do have a maid, ask her to
speak proper Spanish to you. Some
maids have developed a kind of pidgin
Spanish which they use for their
American employers. Learning this is
no favori either to yourself or the
maid.
A knowledge of Spanish is the key
to this ancient and beautiful country
and its fascinating people. It will take
you anywhere in Spain you want to go
and orJen almost any door when you
get thire.
Royal O a k s
around 1 October and running through
1 June (8 months). From 1 November
until 1 April you will probably have
• o n - b a s e
your heatlng system running constantly. The normal heating system is a
central hot water system with radia0 11 f h e e c 0 n 0 m y
tors. Normally a coal burning furnace
(calefaccion) is employed but many
Americans and an increasing number
of Spanish have converted to kerosa
On the base for
T H E R E are three types of quarters want within the limits of what you n e Kerosene is
50 gallons
available to personnel in the Ma- want to pay. A listing of some avalla- l3 Cents a gallon and
week's consump
drid area: On-ease government quar- ble houses and apartments can be ob- ($6.50) is a
ters, Royal Oaks family housing lease- tained from the Economy Housing tion jvr a medium size (3 bedroom)
runs $27 Or $28 Per ton
hold government housing, and housing section. The Economy Housing section
will also assist personnel in the preps. and is usually of an inferior quality.
on the Spanish economy.
Normally, single personnel will live ration and accomplishment of the
is
than
about
requires
on-bme in either the BOQ, PJCO Dor- lease contract after the individual has the same price* and
mitory, or Airmen's Dormitory. Each located a house or apartment to his rebuildng each
runs per week
of these buildings are three-story brick liking. A good rule of thumb is to look requires One Or
Outlet point On base
your
structures with individual rooms. at a few apartments and a few houses from the
Other possible expenses
the
permanently assigned officer person- weighing the advantages of each. Once
are: a gardener (about
riel have a two room suite with bath. YOU make this decision YOU can get slO);
Or plumbing maintenNCO personnel live two to a room started in earnest. Briefly, a house
maid ($I5 to
with each two rooms sharing an ad- with a yard 1s usually better for a a"Ce (S5-l0
joining bath. Airmen rooms are identi- family with a number of small child- S20 plus
sereno (S50 S1).
If you decide that an apartment
cal to NCO quarters except that m ren, while an apartment normally promost cases there are three to a room. vides considerably more usable living Sults you better, there are also some
space for less rent. About 90 percent things you should keep in mind. What
arriving in Spain with of the units on the rental market are comes with the apartment? Heat,
their dependents
depart- apartments makung them more plen- water, electricity? Some include all,
mg their previous duty
whether tiful than houses. If you do decide a some none. This has a big bearing
Or
they
Occupy government house is for you, do not think your on how much rent you will actually
for go- rent will be your only recurring expen- pay. If the heat is furnished, find out
quarters.
quarters
be authorized
se. Electricity runs from $10 to $20 when ~t is turned on. Normally it is
shipment
pounds
per month depending on how many turned off 1 April. More that, it will
are
heavy electrical appliances you have usually be at your own expense. A
goods.
government quarters prior and the time of year. The electrical. built-in exepense will be a small
to their departure Irom the Z1 -5'
bilL will p~obably6behigher if electris - m thl stipend ($1 to&
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lor government quarters after heatmg or electric hot water heaters do%:~&Tport6rttL
Rle
.in
in the Madrid area. If
are used. Water is relatively cheap and most apartments is furnished by the
for
government quar probably won't run over 33 per month landlord or a very small flat monthly
goods Of the indi
tersp the
except if you have a swimming pool rate of less than one dollar. Hot water
vidual
be shipped back
Z1 and and water your lawn extensively it may is normally paid for by the tenant,
$10 per month.
usually costing from $3 to $10 pkr
stored at government expense. The on
bage
quarters
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If you like to be reasonably warm, month depending upon amount used.
units are assigned
figure on needing some heat starting
Regardless of which you choose, you
ing specific jobs essential to the E W O
missibn. The Royal Oaks family housing area is located approximately 20
miles from the base north of Madrid
and consists of 866 units. The majority
are four unit apartments although
there are a limited number of single
and duplex units for field grade officers. These units are completely furnished except for dishes, utensils, linens, bedding, and other personal
items.
Personnel who are authorized a
quarters allowance are also authorized
a 'station allowance which is designed
to equalize the housing cost in this
area. Occupants of Royal Oaks or onbase quarters forfeit this allowance as
well as their regular quarters allowance. This allowance varies according to
grade and is adjusted every six months
based on the results of a housing survey conducted here semi-annually. The
finance office can give you exact and
current figures for your, grade.
Finding housing in the Madrid area,
except for a possible problem with the
language, is not too different from
finding housing near a base in the ZI ;
the problem is to find something you
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good condition; Many houses and
apartments have neither shelving nor
light fixtures. 'Drapes, drapery rods,
and curtain rods, are not normally
furnished, and apartments do not have
shelves, closets, or light fixtures. Thus,
there is normally some - expense and
effort required to equip the unit to
meet your needs and desires.
While you are in temporary quarters
looking for a place to live, you naturally will be impatient. DO -not rush
into something without checking
thoroughly. After your car arrives
(about one month) you will be able
to get around better to see what is
available, will have b&ome somewhat
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OFFICERS SWIMMING POOL
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AlRMENS DORMITORIES
SWIMMING POOL
SERVICE CLUB
BOWLING ALLEYS
WOOD HOBBY SHOP
HIGH SCHOOL
GROUP PROCESSING CENTERS
RIDING STABLES
BASE OPERATIONS
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Torrejon
ORREJON'S recreation program
has been planned to provide leisure time activities for all. The major
sports-football, baseball, and basketball-are
played in season and the
minor sports and variations of the
major athletics are also offered.
In the intramural squadron competition teams are field in basketball,
softball, and flag football.
Recreation
Games are played in the Spain-Morocco Sports District competitions in
softball, basketball, and baseball.
I n 1959, Torrejon became the first
Spain-Morocco Sports District base to
field a football team. Against the top
teams in European service football,
the Torrejon Raiders ran up a respectable record and played in the semifinals for the USAFE Championship.
Football will continue at 'rorrejon with
a goal of making the Raiders one of
the service football powers in Europe.
One of the Air Force's more modern,
well-equipped gymnasium's was recently opened for use by Torrejon
personnel. In addition to the normal
facilities, there are steam baths- and
massage. The steam bath is free, but
there is a slight charge for massages.
S.oecial classes are held in weightlifting, bodybuilding and boxing. For bowlers, Torrejon has an eight
lane ABC approved alley. An additional four lanes have been approved for
construction and authorization is
being sought for an additional four to
bring the total to 16. The primary
leagues conducted on the base alleys
are the American Forces Bowling League and the Base League. In addition,
numerous other leagues such as mixed
doubles are conducted. Local bowlers
also compete in Madrid in such leagues as the Embassy League and the
Spanish-American League.
A 17 stall riding stable was recently
pened on base LO orovide cquestrians
facilities to enjoy their pastime. A full
complement of steeds is to be procured. The riding trails are located on
the back portion of the base.
Tuzreion's golfers have l a g M o y e d
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Hobby Shop.
a tough par 36 nine-hole golf course
on base. The course is long and decep
tive and has been laid out on rolling
ground. It also has its fair share of
water hazards and long, close stretches of out-of-bounds territory. Numerous golf tourneys are held with
the major event of the season being
the American Forces Golf Tournament
held each Spring. An additional nine
holes are programmed.
For the juniors in the family, the
base and allied organizations conduct
Little League and Babe Ruth baseball.
In 1959, over 400 youths participated
in the various team categories.
For square dancers, two clubs--the
Madrid Squares and the Flexible Squares-have been organized. The clubs
have appeared on programs before the
Spanish public and in square dance
festivals at other Spanish bases.
For the gun nut and the fishing
fiend, a Rod and Gun Club has been
operating for a number of years. The
Club operates a rod and gun store in
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the Generalisimo Building and con-
ducts frequent shoots.
POI the busted bone bunch, the
American Ski Klub has been formed.
During the skiing season the club
holds outings each weekend in the
nearby mountains.
Would-be mechanics and carpenters
may take advantage of a modern well
equipped hobby shop on base. It is
planned to enlarge the auto repair
area.
The Torrejon Aero Club operates
two small aircraft from a strip on
base.
A large Sefvice Club, located on
base, makes available well-rounded
recreation Programs such as dances,
parties, US0 talent shows and a diversified list of activities.
The library provides well-stocked
shelves with recreation, juvenile and
technical type books in addition
to magazines, pamphlets and newspapers of various types.
Above: Airmen's Swimming Pool and Bath House. Below: Bowling Lanes.
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NE of your first needs will be to
O exchange
dollars for pesetas. You
can"0t spend dollars in Spsin exempt
at military installations. Dollars may
be converted to pesetas at any finance
office, at most squadron pay tables,
and at authorized hotels in Madrid
The rate of exchange will vary
coincide with value at time of conversion. Based upon the international
rate, the peseta is usually pegged at
60 to the dollar. A word of caution:
you may feel that you are getting a
fortune, but you will find that the one
hundred dollar equivalent value of
your pesetas will buy about the same
amount of goods at home.
Military payment certificates are not
used at installations in Spain. Spanish
currency is issued in bills of 1, 5, 25,
50. 100. 500. and 1,000 pesetas ptas.);
a copper half-peseta cdin, and -nickel
coins valued at 10 and 5 centimos.
One hundred centimos equal one peseta and each peseta is worth about
two American cents. Currency dated
hefore 1936 is of no value.
Check cashing facilities are available at the finance office to cash Stateside checks, travelers checks, and government checks. Finance will also
p e r $ your doll s for pesetas.-The
a r i d filiSice~f&ei s located in the
AFEX area. The Torrejon finance office is in the 3970th Combat Support
Group Headquarters Annex. A cashier
is also located at the base theater.
At the present, the only banking facilities available locally are with Spanish Banks. It is easy to establish a
peseta account with them. Any central
office of the numerous banks have a
foreign section where English is spoken. Generally, checks written against
a Spanish bank account are not as ac-
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time necessary paper work is completed, the driver will be ready to cope
with the many problems of operating
CATHOLIC
a vehicle on' Spain's streets and highTorrejon Base Chapel
ways.
To understand the great stress placSunday Masses-9 :30 a. m. and
12 :30 p. m.
ed on driver safety, you should realize
that the greatest single source of bad
Daily Masses-Noon.
publicity and ill will toward American
Confessions-Saturda~4:30 D. m. to
forces in Spain has come as the result
of auto accidents, hit and run cases,
~n~truction
~ l a s s ~ o n c7 :00
&~
p. m.
and drunken driving. Just because you
DRESS
Novena-Wednesday 7 :00 p. m.
have always had a good driving record
Choir Rehearsal-Wednesday
7 :30
One local policy which will affect back home, don't underestimate the
of driving in Spain. Make the
p. m.
you immediately is the policy on off- hazards
of the safety orientation you reGeneralisimo Building
base dress. In the Madrid area and most
ceive-it may save your life or prevent
Sunday Masses--8:30 a. m. and throughout Spain, the uniform is not the permanent loss of your driving
worn
off-base
in
public
areas
except
12:30 p. m.
when it is required in the conduct of privilege during your tour here.
Daily Masses-l2:05 p. m.
Confessions-Saturday 11:00 a. m. official Air Force business.
COMMISSARY
It's permissible to wear your uniform
to. 4 :00 p. m.
to and from your quarters and the
Baptisms--Sunday 1 :15 p. m.
Two
commissaries
are operated for
Catechism ClassesSunday 9 :30 a. m. base. However, stopping on the way the convenience of American personhome
after
leaving
the
base
is
taboo.
Benediction-Wednesday 8 :00 p. m.
nel and their dependents. A branch.
Proper dress on the street or in other Commissary
is located in the GeneraRoyal Oaks
public places is a civilian coat with tie lisimo Building
and the main
ror men and comparable attire for store is located complex
Sunday Masses 11:30 a. m.
women. Slacks and shorts for women munity Center. in the Torrejon ComPROTESTANT
are not appropriate.
A complete line of non-perishable
Torrejon Base Chapel
Uniform regulations here are basi- and
items are on sale at
cally
similar
to most ZI installations both perishable
Worship Service 11:00 a. m.
locations. This includes fresh
having a change of seasons. Normally, meats
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
and vegetables.
Fellowship Groups--Sunday 630 blues become optional on 1 October
The ~n base commbs
i s open
and
mandatory
on
1
Nobernver.
Sum-,
p. m.
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Monday through Fridsg%om
1000
mer
uniforms
become
optional
on
1
Evening WorshipSunday 7 :30 p. m.
hours to 1800 hours. Saturday hours
1
May.
Excep
April
and
mandatory
on
Bible Study Class--Wednesday 7 :30
to 1300 hours.
tions due to unseasonable weather are areT 0900
p. m.
h
e
Madrid
is open
announced when the occasion arises. Monday through commissary
Adult Choir-Thursday 7:00 p. m.
Friday from 1030 to
Neither 505 shorts nor fatigues are 1830 and on Saturday
from 0900 to 1300
Generalirimo Building
authorized wear off-base. This also hours..
applies
to
driving
to
and
from
the
base
Sunday School-9 :45 a. m.
Both commissaries are closed on
Morning Worshi~)-9:45 a. m. and in a private vehicle. Under certain cir- Sundays, American holidays observed
cumstances,
a
person
wearing
fatigues
11:OOa. lii.
Sixteenth Air Force, four Spanish
and operating a truck or heavy vehicle by
Adult Bible Studv-9:45 a. m.
holidays, and the day designated for
Fellowship ~ r 6 u p s ~ u n d a y6 :30 can leave the base in fatigues if he taking inventory. Inventory is conduchas to take the vehicle off base. Your ted on the 24th of each month, except
p. m. w d 7:00 p. m.
Evening WorshipSunday 8:00 p. m. supervisor can fill you in further on when the 24th falls on Sunday, in
this.
Adult Choir-Thursday 8 :30 p. m.
The Spanish are a clothes-conscious which case the commissary is closed
Royal Oaks
people. Although not the richest, they on the 25th.
are considered to be the best dressed
Sunday School-9 :15 a. m.
people in Europe. This can be attriMorning Worship10 :15 a. m.
Protestant Youth--Sunday 6:00 p. m. buted to a Qeat pride in their appeaEvening WorshipSunday 7 :30 p. m. rance. Regardless of his economic situation, a Spaniard is willing to go to
Adult Chior-Wednesday 8 :00 p. m.
the trouble to make sure his clothes
JEWISH
are neat and clean when he appears
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in public. You will observe this yourself before you have been here very
Jewish S e r v i m u n d o w n (Friday)
Jewish Servic+10:00
a. m. (Sa- long.
turday).
AUTOMOBJLES
OTHER
Torrejon Base Chapel
A N automobile is a cherished possession in Spain. The very fact
Episcopal Holy Communion--Sunday
that you possess one raises you far
8:30 a. m.
Episcopal Holy Communion-Prayer . above the ordinary. As might be exBook Hojy Days during week 9 :30 a. m. pected, since possessing an automobile
is more difficult, registering and ope
or as announced.
rating a vehicle are more complicated.
Generalisimo Building
At Torrejon the process of registerChristian Science-Sunday 11:00 a. ing your vehicle, getting your vehicle
m. (Room 322).
license and your Spanish operators
Church of Christ-Sunday 3 :00 p. m. permit is integrated with a safety
(Auditorium).
orientation program so that by the Commissary; a Miniature Grocery Store..
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Latter Day Saints-Morning Worship
Sunday 11:OO a. m. (Room 314). Evening WorshipSunday 6:30 p. m.
(Room 314).
Lutheran Services-Sunday 11:00 a.
m. (Room 105).
Royal Oaks
Episcopal Service-Sunday 11:30 a.
m. (Music Room).
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BASE FACILITIES
Pa& and Registration Office. A t this
time application for Spanish registmtion permits and hunting license is
initiated with the Spanish authorities.
U. S . Forces Personnel in Spain are
subject to Spanish Law, Arms and
Xxplosoves Code, Article 7, which
gives us the same priviledges received
by the Spanish military pq/rsomel.
A fee is required to be paid to the
Spanish Issuing Department (Central
Air Region) for each weapon registered or hunting license requested.
There is an extra 5 ptas. charge on any
duplicates required.
The ccGuia de Pertenencia)) issued
by the Spanish Authorities is proof
of ownership of the weapon in Spain.
This permit is only transferable toU.
S. personnel assigned to the U. S.
Misskn. This rule applies to both
weapons bought in Spain and imported
into the country.
The Guia has to be reneved every
year in month of April. The hunting
license does not have an expiration
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date and is issued for an indefinite
period.
The Guia will. be turned for cancellation when: The weapon is trans
ferred to another member of the M b
sion; or the owner is leaving Spain
PCS.
If a weapon registered with Spanish
Authorities is sent or taken out of
Spain prior to the departure of its
owner on PCS orders, the Guia will
be held in this office and cancelled
only when the owner leaves the
country,
The limitation on the number of
firearms authorized is as follows:
Officers: 3 handguns and 6 long barrel
weapons; NCO's: 1 hmgun and 6
long barrel weapons; Airmet: 2 long
barrel weapons.
Dependent wives of authorinecl military are entitled to register one long
barrel weapon and have a hunting
license.
Any member of the U. S. Forces
entitled to the above mentioned priviledges mayborrow a registered w e
pon from another member for a period
of 10 days, providing the Guia issued
to the weapon's owner and an authorization signed by him are in the posses
don of the carrier.
All personnel will insure that the
Guia is signed at the botton where
it reads #Firma del Interesadoa.
MEDICAL CARE
M ILITARY
personnel, dependents,
and civilians eligible for medical
care have available at Torrejon one of
the finest and newest Air Force base
hospitals. The hospital is classed as a
1Wbed operating hospital and can be
expanded to 150 beds.
In the hospital there are the standard clinics such as Pediatric, WellBady, PreNatal, and OB. A complete
Dental Clinic is available; however,
complete dental care for dependents
may or m a y not be available depending upon the suplpy and demand of
personnel, supplies and facilities.
The appointment sys tern is used to
facilitate the handling of in-and outpatients. No appointment is necesary
for sick call, military immunhtlons.
By appointment only :
Military Sick Call
Mon-Fri, 0830-1130 hours
ext 2540, 2541, 2542
Dependent Sick Call
Mon-Fri, 13W1630 hours
ext 2540, 2541, 2542
Surgical Clinic
Mon-Tues-Thurs, 140CL1530 hours
ext 2540, 2541, 2542
Ege Clinic
Daily, ext 2800
BASE FACILITIES
Ear Nose Throat Clinic
Daily, ext 2800
OB & Gyn Clinic
Tues, 0900-1045 hours
ext 2540, 2541, 2542
Military Physicals
Mon Fri.
Mon, 1300 hours, ext 2540, 2541, 2542.
Tues, 0900 hours.
Wed, 1300 hours.
Thur, None.
Fri, 1300 hours.
Dental Clinic
As scheduled, ext 2802
air, steamship
rail, motor
coach tickets
hotel
reservations
independent
tours, cruises,
conducted
tours
private
car hire
The base has established procedures
with the Madrid City Hall whereby
the registration of pets owned by
members of the U. S. Forces in Spain
is acceptable.
If you are a dog owner, simply take
your dog 'to the 'base 'veterinarian :or
rabies innoculation. The Vet will issue
you a numbered tag which must be
worn by the dog at all times when not
indoors.
Dogs with a current innoculation
certificate (Spanish or Stateside) may
be registered at the Base 'Vets and receive a tag for 25 cetns.
Any graduate veterinarian (Spanish
or American) may observe an animal
in cases involving bites. He will issue
a certificate denoting the condition of
the animal a t the end of a two 'week
period-this service is at the expense
of the owner.
All persons bitten by animals should
report to the hospital immediately for
adequate treat,ment and the reporting
of the incident.
Any authorized vet may observe the
in cases involving bites. He will issue
a certificate denoting the condition of
the animal at the end of the two
weeks. This certificate must be presented to the Municipal Laboratory,
Calle Bailen 41, Madrid.
uniformed
interpreters
travelers' mail
PLAZA DE LAS CORTES, 2
2 22 11 80
and
HOTEL CASTELLANA Y ILTON
MADRID
lWO Air Force Exchanges (AFEX)
are ~ p e r a t e dfor the convenience
of military personnel, their dependents, and civilians authorized exchange privileges.
The Madrid AFEX is located in the
Generalisimo Building complex in the
inner courtyard next to Carlos Maurras 7. In addition to .the usual AFEX
services, a Class VI (package store) facility is operated under the auspices of
AFEX.
Monday
1300-1700
1000-2100
~uesda~
1030-1700
1000-2100
Wednesday
1030-2000
1000-2100
Thursday
1030-1700
1000-2100
Friday
1030-1700
1000-2100
Saturday
0900-1600
0900-1800
Sunday
Closed
0900-1800
The base AFEX is located in the
community center just to the right of
the traffic circle. The store is operated
as a department store and contains a
full range of comfort and luxury items.
A Class VI store is also in the Community Center. Operating hours are:
BX and Class V I Store
Monday through Friday
1000-1400 & 1500-1800
Saturday
1000-1400
Sunday
Closed
Military Paydays
1000-1400 & 1500-1900
BX Snack Bar
Monday through Saturday
0700-1500 & 1600-2300
Sundays, Spanish holidays
1600-2300
Service Club Snack Bar
Monday through Saturday
0700-1400 & 1500-2300
Sunday
0830-2300
MATS Terminal Snack Bar
Open 24 hours a day, except that it
is closed from 0400 to 0500 hours
and from 1600 to 1700 hours daily,
for cleaning purposes.
Travel Tips
*** ABOUT CARS
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' 'RAVEL in Spain can be richly rewarding or quite disastrous. In
any case, there are a few ((musts))'to
contend with.
Automobile liability insurance i s
compulsory. Spanish insurance companies as well as a few American companes provide coverage. Usually, a Spanish company is preferred due 'to their
knowledge of the local laws and the
promptness in settling any resulting
claims.
'The importance of prompt action in
the event of a claim cannot be over
emphasized. Policies written by Spanish companies contain collision coverage which would cover the majority of
accident claims. Most accidents involve property damage under $100 due co
the inexpensive body repair work
available in Spain.
Because of the many difficulties and
misunderstandings it is highly recommended that all personnel consult the
Personal Affairs Office prior to purchasing insurance. Simple negligence
is a crime under Spanish iaw: therefore, in almost every auto accident
there is a criminal action instituted,
with the resultant request for jurisdiction by the American military. While
in the past the United States Forces
have obtained jurisdiction in almost all
cases, recently there have been a
number of cases w h e r e difficulties
have arisen, resulting in personnel being detained in Spain. In all of these
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cases prompt insurance action would
have lessened the delay in obtaining
jurisdiction.
Recently a program has been established where companies that have
demonstrated an understanding of the
status of American personnel in Spain
and have indicated a willingness to
act promptly in claims matters, are
permitted to render claims and sales
service on the base in Personal Affairs
Office only.
Barcelona is the MSTS port for auto
shipment. Privately owned autos are
picked up at Barcelona by the owner,
and usually arrive in Spain from four
to six weeks after delivery to Caven
Point, New Jersey.
An agreement has been reached
with the Spanish Government where
by you may offer to sell your automobile to the Parque M6vil de 10s Ministerios (PMM). This may be done only
after you have owned the vehicle in
Spain for two years, and then only at
those times designated by PbdRd and
under such stipulations as they may
impose. The agreement is not designed
to provide sellers with a ready market
for the sale of all American cars. No
one should bring an expensive car to
this area with the intent of selling it
at a profit when he departs. There is
no guarantee that your car will be scs
cepted for sale. The buying of cars by
PMM may be di5ooatSnwxI 3 their will.
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you to muat pl&C88 in the centes d
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AGENCY TORREJON AB: O n The Spot Service-Insurance Center Bidg. 236 Ext. 3559
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SEVILLA OFFICE: Edificio Elcano
thereisr sny srgumentoversrtwd fare,
ZARAGOZA: Saneu Agency - Coso, 15 - Tel. 27440 & 31161.
direct the tsd driver to take mu ta
ROTA AGENCY: (Villalaguns) Av. de la Estaci6n Tol: 185 ROTA.
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AUTOMOBlLE & CASUALTY IlYSLIRANCE
BONDED
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TORREJON AIR BASE
Service Club) 1300-1500 (Dec.) 1500-1700 (Jon.
Ext. 3559
Payments in pesetas
Policiss in English
Buying or SeIIirig a NEFV
or USED car???
Take advantage of our
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BULLFIGHTING. M u s e o Taurino.
Plaza de Toros. Ventas. Memoralia of
the bullfight. Portraits, awards, regalia, souvenirs of the great 'toreros'
and 'toros'. Open daily from 10:30 a.
m.tolp.m.and4p.m.to6p.m.
Price: 5 pesetas.
CERRALBO : Ventura Rodriguez, 17.
Tel : 47 36 46. Collections and furniture
of the Marques de Cerralbo housed in
the palatial home donated by him to
the State. Open Wednesday through
Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. Closed on Tuesday. Price: 5 pesetas.
NATURAL SCIENCES. Ciencias Naturales. Castellana, 84. Tel : 26 09 00.
Open daily from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
Price: 5 pesetas.
PRADO. P. del Prado. Tel : 39 80 23.
Rated one of the three finest museums
in the world. Exceptional collections of
Spanish, Italian, Flemish and Dutch
masters. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Sundays and
holidays, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Price: 10
pesetas.
ROMANTIC. Museo Romantico. San
Mateo, 13. Tel: 23 09 07. Fine collection
of furniture, paintings, objets d'art,
from romantic period. Open 11 a.m.
to 6 p. m. Monday through Saturday
and 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Sundays and
holiday. Price: 5 pesetas. Monday
through Saturday and 1 peseta on
Sundays.
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W e remind the American colony
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PLUS ULTRA during 1960 paid 55,199 claims, covering a total of
191,369,199 pesetas.
PLUS ULTRA throughout the year, processed an accident EVERY
TEN MlNUTES DURING DAY AND NIGHT; meaning that
PLUS ULTRA has paid 525,000 PESETAS indemnification per
day, holidays included.
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in Madrid: SOLA NO AGENCY (Borrded insrirance agent)
N." 5 C a r l o s M a u r r a s , I l i g h t u p
2 53 29 56. Officially authorized agency on Torrejon Air Base:
SOLANO AGENCY - operating Monday through Friday:
3 to 5 p. rn. on Service Club balcony
in Seville:
Santa Maria de Gracia, 7 , 9 & 11 - Phone: 25 0 74
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